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Ecovative

Green Island, US · 9 known investors

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Ecovative grows whole-cut meat alternatives and leather-like materials from mycelium using its AirMycelium indoor cultivation platform, which integrates with existing mushroom farming infrastructure. Its products include MyBacon, a sliceable vegan bacon sold in over 3,000 US retail stores, and Forager, a mycelium-based leather substitute in development for fashion and electronics brands.

Founders & leadership

EBEben Bayer
Eben BayerCo-founder · CEOExecutive Officer, Director at Atlast Food30 Under 30 2015
GMGavin McIntyre
Gavin McIntyreCofounderExecutive Officer, Director at Ecovative Design30 Under 30 2015

Board

EL
Evan LodesBoard director
JW
Jerry WeinsteinBoard director
CD
Charles DeullBoard director
JH
Jessica HarrisBoard director
SS
Steven SherwoodBoard director

Investors · 9

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$112.9M disclosed across 6 rounds · 2016–2023

▶$31.7MraisedJun 2023 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jessica HarrisDirector
  • Jerry WeinsteinDirector
  • Steven SherwoodDirector
  • Charles DeullDirector
  • Tom MastersonExecutive Officer
  • Eben BayerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gavin McIntyreExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$31.7M
Amount sold
$31.7M
First sale
May 2023
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, New York
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$60.8MraisedMay 2021 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Evan LodesDirector
  • Jerry WeinsteinDirector
  • Charles DeullDirector
  • Jessica HarrisDirector
  • Gavin McIntyreExecutive Officer, Director
  • Steven SherwoodDirector
  • Eben BayerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$60.8M
Amount sold
$60.8M
First sale
Mar 2021
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10MraisedOct 2019 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eben BayerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gavin McIntyreExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles DeullDirector
  • Richard KelsonDirector
  • Jerry WeinsteinDirector
  • Evan LodesDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$10M
Minimum investment
$1M
First sale
Oct 2019
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, New York
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.4MraisedFeb 2018 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles DeullDirector
  • Gavin McIntyreExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eben BayerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jerry WeinsteinDirector
  • Richard KelsonDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.4M
First sale
Feb 2018
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, New York
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.1MraisedOct 2016 · 17 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eben BayerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard KelsonDirector
  • Charles DeullDirector
  • Gavin McIntyreExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jerry WeinsteinDirector
Amount sold
$5.1M
Minimum investment
$1
Sales commissions
$250K
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, New York
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.9MraisedJan 2016 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gavin McIntyreExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jerry WeinsteinDirector
  • Charles DeullDirector
  • Eben BayerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard KelsonDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$3.9M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Jan 2016
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, New York
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Ecovative do?
Ecovative grows whole-cut meat alternatives and leather-like materials from mycelium using its AirMycelium indoor cultivation platform, which integrates with existing mushroom farming infrastructure. Its products include MyBacon, a sliceable vegan bacon sold in over 3,000 US retail stores, and Forager, a mycelium-based leather substitute in development for fashion and electronics brands.
Who founded Ecovative?
Ecovative was founded by Eben Bayer, Gavin McIntyre.
Who are Ecovative's investors?
Ecovative's investors include Breakout Labs, Breakout Ventures, Cool Climate Collective, Stray Dog Capital, Trousdale Ventures, AiiM Partners, FootPrint Coalition, Standard Investments and 1 more.
How much funding has Ecovative raised?
Ecovative has disclosed $112.9M raised across 6 rounds.
Where is Ecovative headquartered?
Ecovative is headquartered in Green Island, US.